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Latest ASX share market news. Find out which Australian shares are moving the stock market today, and which shares to buy.

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Opinions

Are Goodman or NAB shares a better buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Both of these blue chips have been excellent in 2024. Which is the better buy?

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Technology Shares

Can WiseTech shares crack the $100 mark again?

| Sebastian Bowen

This ASX broker expects WiseTech to return to a three-digit share price...

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Blue Chip Shares

Broker names 2 excellent ASX 200 blue chip shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter thinks investors should be snapping up these stocks before it is too late.

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Dividend Investing

Buy these ASX dividend stocks for 4% to 7% yields

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are tipping these stocks as buys for income investors this month.

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International Stock News

Why Tesla stock popped ahead of earnings day

| Howard Smith

Investors will soon see what Tesla's surprising Q2 sales volume means for the bottom line.

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Gold

Why this ASX 200 gold share could be dirt cheap

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter thinks this gold miner could be seriously undervalued. What is it saying?

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Energy Shares

This ASX 200 uranium stock could rise 25%+

| James Mickleboro

Analysts at Bell Potter think now could be the time to snap up this hot stock.

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Broker Notes

Why did this top broker just downgrade DroneShield shares?

| James Mickleboro

The broker believes its shares are fully valued at current levels.

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Value Investing

3 ASX value stocks to buy right now

| Tristan Harrison

I’m optimistic about these stocks that look cheap to me.

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ETFs

Is Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF (VAS) the best option for ASX diversification?

| Tristan Harrison

Is the VAS ETF a strong pick for diversification?

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Broker Notes

Woolworths shares 'less placed' says top broker

| Zach Bristow

Could the supermarket giant's share price be under pressure?

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

The Australian share market is expected to return to form today.

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Dividend Investing

4 top ASX dividend shares to buy right now

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are tipping these income options as buys. But why?

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Gold

What this 4-year hedge fund record implies for ASX 200 gold stocks in FY 2025

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 gold stocks enjoyed record high gold prices last week. Will that record soon be broken?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

3 things smart investors know about Guzman y Gomez shares

| Tristan Harrison

These are some spicy facts about the company.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a Garfield-eque start to the trading week this Monday.

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Gold

Safe haven? Here's why ASX gold shares are beating the market today

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors are selling other stocks to buy gold shares today. But why?

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International Stock News

Opinion: This Nvidia forecast all but confirms that the artificial intelligence (AI) bubble will burst sooner rather than later

| Sean Williams

Nvidia's gross margin guidance points to pricing pressures that may signal an end to the irrational exuberance surrounding artificial intelligence…

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BNPL shares

What's happening with Zip shares on their first day back aboard the ASX 200?

| Bernd Struben

After a strong eight month run, Zip shares are once again part of the ASX 200.

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Healthcare Shares

If you invested $5,000 in this ASX pharmaceuticals stock a year ago, you'd have $34,711 now!

| Sebastian Bowen

Just how lucky have investors been with this stock?

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Healthcare Shares

Should I buy CSL shares now for their 'steadily growing' dividends?

| Bernd Struben

CSL has increased its interim and final dividend payouts for four years running now.

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AI Stocks

Forget NextDC: 2 ASX artificial intelligence (AI) stocks to buy instead

| Kate Lee, CFA (TMFklee)

Here are two ASX AI shares to consider, in my view.

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Healthcare Shares

Guess which ASX healthcare stock is surging on big FDA news

| Zach Bristow

The update is a critical milestone for the company.

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Share Gainers

Why these 2 ASX 200 shares are surging amid today's market meltdown

| Bernd Struben

Investors are bidding up these two ASX 200 shares despite the wider market meltdown. But why?

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Share Gainers

Why 29Metals, Immutep, Insignia, and Perenti shares are pushing higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are avoiding the market selloff. But why?

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Share Market News

This ASX lithium stock is down 79% in 2024, and a director just bought 300,000 shares

| Sebastian Bowen

This lithium director just bought the dip in a big way.

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Resources Shares

With 20% short interest, what's next for Pilbara Minerals shares?

| Zach Bristow

Can the most heavily shorted stock on the ASX reverse course?

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Share Fallers

Why DroneShield, South32, Whitehaven Coal, and Woodside shares are tumbling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are under pressure on Monday. But why?

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Share Market News

Why is the ASX 200 starting the week with a whimper?

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 is tumbling on Monday. But why?

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Broker Notes

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why brokers believe that now could be the time to snap up these shares.

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Healthcare Shares

Up 308% in 6 months, why is the Mesoblast share price tumbling today?

| Bernd Struben

The Mesoblast share price is taking a tumble on Monday. But why?

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Earnings Results

Paladin Energy share price in focus on quarterly production data

| Zach Bristow

The uranium producer had a reasonably constructive quarter.

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Materials Shares

Small-cap ASX lithium stock rockets 115% on new discoveries

| James Mickleboro

What is getting investors excited today? Let's find out.

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Broker Notes

'Oversold': 2 ASX 200 shares to buy at attractive levels right now

| Zach Bristow

These companies look attractive after being sharply sold, analysts say.

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Share Market News

2 ASX All Ords shares surging over 10% on big news

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a strong session. But why?

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Woodside share price falls despite $1.8 billion 'global LNG powerhouse' bid

| Bernd Struben

Woodside is looking to increase its global gas footprint.

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Resources Shares

Is the BHP share price a buy at a 52-week low?

| Tristan Harrison

Is this an opportunity too good to pass up?

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International Stock News

Is it too late to buy Nvidia stock in the second half of 2024?

| Dani Cook

The company has suffered from a recent sell-off, but maintains massive long-term potential.

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Technology Shares

DroneShield share price sinks 13% on half year update

| James Mickleboro

How did DroneShield perform during the first half? Let's find out.

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Materials Shares

South32 share price crashes 10% on FY25 guidance downgrade

| James Mickleboro

How did this mining giant perform in the fourth quarter and what is next?

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